"Well, that's kinda fucking obvious now, dumbass. Congratulations!"
The security guards came in to let us know that our vehicles were waiting for us by the side door. Nathan wheeled Nico out, per hospital policy, and I gave him a hug and thanked him for everything he had done for Nico that night. Nico shook his hand, before Nathan helped him into the back seat of the SUV.
"You've got concert tickets for our next show here in LA if you want them, man. I'll make sure our manager gets in touch with you. Thanks for all of your help, and especially for keeping an eye on Allie. I appreciate it."
Nathan was stunned. "Wow. You don't have to do that, but I would love to see you guys in concert again."
"You mean Nico's impromptu concert tonight didn't do it for you?" I teased. Seeing Nico's look of confusion, I explained about his behavior while he'd been zonked out of his mind.
"Oh, hell, please tell me none of the guys filmed that shit, Sunshine."
"Nope, but only because they were all out in the waiting room.If they'd seen you, you know they would have."
The rest of us hugged goodbye before going our separate ways for the night. We were all exhausted and agreed to get together the next evening to celebrate the success of the show, and the happy new couple, and just life in general after the night we'd had.
It was after 3:00 am by the time we made it home. The pain medicine they had given Nico at the hospital had completely worn off, and he was barely able to walk up the stairs even with my help. I managed to strip off his jeans before getting him settled into bed. I got a bottle of water for him, and gave him another pill, tucking the covers in around him and making sure he was comfortable.
"I love you, Sunshine" he murmured as I stroked his hair back off of his forehead.
"I love you, too, honey. More than you will ever know." I bent down and kissed his lips and he made an effort to return the kiss before he closed his eyes.
I got myself ready for bed and slipped in beside him. I curled up next to him - luckily, his injury was on the other side - and placed my hand on his chest over his heart. I fell asleep with the feel of his heartbeat against my palm, knowing there was no place in the world I'd rather be.
